Dr. Robert Melamede Joins Cannabis Professional University in Charlotte, NC at Business Seminar

July 30, 2014

World-renowned medical cannabis research expert Dr. Robert Melamede, a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, has been added to the list of speakers at the Cannabis Business Seminar in Charlotte, North Carolina on Sunday August 3.

(PRWEB) July 30, 2014

Cannabis Professional University announces that world-renowned medical cannabis research expert Dr. Robert Melamede, a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, has been added to the list of speakers at the Cannabis Business Seminar in Charlotte, North Carolina on Sunday August 3 from 9 am until 5 pm at the Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel.

Dr. Melamede is the retired Chairman of the Biology Department at the University of Colorado, where he continues to teach and research cannabinoids, cancer, and DNA repair. Dr. Melamede is recognized as a leading authority on the therapeutic uses of cannabis, and has authored or co-authored dozens of papers on a wide variety of scientific subjects. He is currently the President & CEO of Cannabis Science Inc., a pioneering U.S. biotech company that is focused on developing pharmaceutical cannabis products.

Legal medical cannabis sales are expected to eclipse the $8 billion per year mark by 2018. CPU is dedicated to preparing individuals who wish to participate in the legal cannabis industry and its ancillary businesses. Cannabis Professional University is widely respected across the country for its responsible approach to cannabis career education.

Dr. Melamede joins a group of expert speakers who are scheduled to appear including:

Ben Scales: Author of North Carolina Medical Marijuana Legislation and Candidate for Buncombe County District Attorney

Scotty Levy, CPA: Levy & Levy, CPAs, MMJ Accounting Services

George Ward: President of East Tennessee NORML

Tickets for the event are available in limited quantities and may be purchased online at http://cannaprou.org/. Prospective attendees can email questions to study(at)cannaprou(dot)org or call Cannabis Professional University at (417) 766-9777.